Covered Jar with Elephants

Object Details

Artist

Gary Genetti, born Fort Dodge, IA 1953

Luce Center Label

Gary Genetti originally designed work for a local gift market, but his vessels now sell all over the world as fine art. His work reflects many decorative arts traditions and is inspired by sources as diverse as Persian tiles, Oriental carpets, classical mythology, and American folk art. The highly detailed designs highlight the meticulous process by which his work is crafted.

Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist

1999

Object number

1999.45

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Decorative Arts-Glass

Crafts

Medium

incalmo blown and sandblasted etched glass

Dimensions

11 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (29.8 x 21.6 x 21.6 cm)

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department

Renwick Gallery

On View

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor, 55B

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Topic

Animal\elephant

Record ID

saam_1999.45

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7a04da9c1-4e46-42c5-9292-8847695c6218